MLB Player News
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Ryan McMahon 3B | NYY
Rockies' Ryan McMahon: Blasts third homer
McMahon went 2-for-5 with three-run home run during Tuesday's 9-6 loss to the Cardinals.
McMahon singled during the first inning and clubbed a three-run homer in the fifth, but he struck out in his other three plate appearances. The 28-year-old has three home runs and eight RBI through 12 games, though he's hitting just .220 and has a 39.1 percent strikeout rate.
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Alex Bregman 3B | CHC
Astros' Alex Bregman: Doubles and homers
Bregman went 2-for-5 with a double and a solo home run in Tuesday's 7-4 loss to Pittsburgh.
Bregman has struggled for the first week-plus of the season but he didn't have any issues Tuesday. He blasted a solo homer off Mitch Keller two batters into the game, the first round tripper of the season for the third baseman. Even with the pair of extra-base hits, Bregman is slashing just .188/.316/.271 on the young season, but history tells us those numbers should rise considerably as the season progresses.
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Nick Maton DH | CHW
Tigers' Nick Maton: Provides offense Tuesday
Maton went 1-for-3 with a walk and a three-run home run in Tuesday's loss to the Blue Jays.
Maton provided all the offense for the Tigers in the 9-3 loss with his first home run of the season in the second inning. It was only the third hit overall for the third baseman, who's batting just .120 in the early going. Maton should continue to see regular playing time, though it remains to be seen if he'll have much of a fantasy impact moving forward.
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Ke'Bryan Hayes 3B | CIN
Pirates' Ke'Bryan Hayes: Steals first base of season in win
Hayes went 2-for-4 with a double while scoring a run and stealing a base in Tuesday's win over the Astros.
It's the first steal of the season for Hayes. The third baseman also had his second multi-hit effort of the season, and it helps break an 0-for-11 skid over his last three games. With the pair of hits, Hayes is now slashing .159/.178/.227 over 44 at-bats.
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Ildemaro Vargas 1B | ARI
Nationals' Ildemaro Vargas: Placed on injured list
Vargas (shoulder) was placed on the 10-day injured list Tuesday, retroactive to April 10, Andrew Golden of The Washington Post reports.
Vargas was reportedly dealing with shoulder stiffness Monday and now will officially be out for at least 10 days with a strained left shoulder. With Luis Garcia still day-to-day with a hamstring injury, Michael Chavis or the newly recalled Jeter Downs will fill in at second base for the time being.
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J.D. Davis 1B | LAA
Giants' J.D. Davis: Batting third Tuesday
Davis is starting at third base and batting third Tuesday against the Dodgers.
David Villar is covering second base and batting sixth while Thairo Estrada heads to the bench. Davis boasts a .370/.393/.630 slash line with two home runs and six RBI through nine games and should continue to see near-everyday playing time while he's swinging such a productive bat.
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Max Muncy 3B | LAD
Dodgers' Max Muncy: Not in lineup Tuesday
Muncy is not in the lineup Tuesday against the Giants.
Muncy had a huge night at the dish Monday, going 3-for-3 with a three-run homer and a grand slam, but he'll grab some rest Tuesday with the Giants throwing left-hander Alex Wood. Chris Taylor is at third base and batting seventh.
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Taylor Walls SS | TB
Rays' Taylor Walls: Available off bench
Walls (elbow) told reporters that he is available off the bench for Tuesday's game against the Red Sox and could return to the starting lineup as soon as Wednesday, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports.
Walls is dealing with tendinitis in his left elbow. The infielder will take a seat to start the game against the Red Sox, but he has a good chance of contributing in some capacity before the week ends.
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Josh Donaldson 3B | MIL
Yankees' Josh Donaldson: Upping workout intensity
Donaldson (hamstring) has been upping the intensity of his workouts, Gary Phillips of the New York Daily News reports.
It's not clear whether Donaldson has tested out his hamstring with any running yet, but he appears to be making progress. The hope is that he'll be ready for activation when his 10 days are up.